Rover Car Club

Of Otago Tribune

July 2007

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF

THE ROVER CAR CLUB OF OTAGO

Web Site: www.trccoo.freeservers.com

Club Contacts 2007 / 2008

Club President Norman Sparrow 20 Milburn St

Dunedin Ph 03 487 6275 E-mail norspar@clear.net.nz

Secretary / Treasurer Alistair McInnes 28 Cranston Street

Andersons Bay Dunedin Ph 03 454 5358 E-mail asmcinnes@xtra.co.nz

Newsletter Editor Ray Pilley 79D Factory Road Mosgiel Ph 03 489 0033

E-mail janray@e3.net.nz

Committee Walton Brown (Technical Officer) Nick Henderson (Southland Rep.) Bill Falconer

The Otago Rover Tribune is published by the Rover Car Club of Otago.

The views or opinions expressed by individuals are not necessarily those of the Club or Editor.

Club Postal Address P.O. Box 8061 Gardens Dunedin

Web: www.trccoo.freeservers.com

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Rover Car Club of Otago.

Suggested & Organised Events 07 / 08

August Wednesday the 1st of August. Monthly meeting University Staff Club Tuesday the 14th of August. Visit to the Classic Car Club, Dunedin.

September

Wednesday the 5th of September. Monthly meeting University Staff Club Lawrence visit to see the daffodils at Weatherstone (to be arranged)

October

Wednesday the 3rd of October. Monthly meeting University Staff Club Wednesday the 31st of October. Entries close for March ARCC Rally in Nelson

November

Wednesday the 7th of November. Monthly meeting University Staff Club A rally in November is being considered. More information to follow.

December

Wednesday the 5th of December. Monthly meeting University Staff Club

January 08 19th — 26th of January. Land Rover 60th Anniversary Solihull Run.

Contact John Tancredi Ph / fax (03) 383 0282 or 0274 492 642. j.tancredi@clear.net.nz

February 08

Wednesday the 6th of February. Monthly meeting University Staff Club

March 08 Wednesday the 5th of March. Monthly meeting University Staff Club

Saturday the 9th of March. Best of British / Wings & Wheels at Taieri Aero-drome. Sunday the 16th of March. Meet at Archway Motels, Wanaka for trip up west

coast. March 21—Monday the 24th. ARCC National Rally, Nelson

Monthly meetings 1st Wednesday each month. 15

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Answers to the quiz in last month’s newsletter.

1) How long did the Hundred Years’ War last?

116 years

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From The Editor…

For Sale

1965 Rover P5 Saloon 3L Done 300 miles on reconditioned motor ($5000 spent) Auto transmission blown New head lining & seat backs Reg. on hold Offers Contact Lyndal Willis 49 Manse Rd Arrowtown Ph 03 442 1760 or 021 251 2568

Wanted Bell housing for a Rover 80 (P4) This item is needed by an Australian Rover enthusiast to help complete his restoration project. Any information on locating one of these will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Gary Bayne on (03) 481 1820.

Think about this if you happen to get pulled over for speeding…

A guy was driving down the road when he noticed a cop behind him. He sped up to 60 but the cop also increased speed. The guy raised his speed to 70, but the cop was still on his tail. Same happened with 80, then 90 so the guy floored it until he reached 120, but the cop was still there. Eventually he pulled over and the cop said “I’m going to finish his shift in 10 minutes, and if you have a good enough excuse for speeding, I’ll let you off without a ticket.” The guy said, ”last year my wife ran off with a cop, and I thought you were brining her back!

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ROVER CAR CLUB of OTAGO

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of members held in the Function Room, Hotel Taieri, Gordon Road Mosgiel, at 6.45pm on Saturday, 30th June 2007

PRESENT Roger & Ruth Aburn, Ross & Veneta Allan, Neil & Jennifer Brass, Walton & Lyn Brown, Reid & Karen Buchan, Ian & Eleanor Clark, Bill & Gaynor Falconer, Bernie & Stephanie Halford, Nick & Beverly Henderson, Diana Kearns, Garry & Janet Kerr, Alastair & Maureen McInnes, John Moore, Kevin Philips & Jenny Newstead, Ray Pilley, John Rutherford, Neil Shearer, Joe & Glenice Smith, Jan Smith, Jeff Sparrow; Norman & Carleen Sparrow, Mel Tapp.

APOLOGIES - Steve Brett, Stephen Buckley

NOTICE OF MEETING - The notice was read by the President

MINUTES OF 2006 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Agreed that the minutes as circulated, be confirmed Henderson/Halford

PRESIDENT`S REPORT Agreed that the report be taken as read Henderson/Brass

FINANCIAL REPORT Agreed that the report as circulated be confirmed Henderson/Brass

ELECTION OF OFFICERS The president advised that all the standing members had been nominated for their

positions. Further nominations were called for, none were received. Agreed that those nominated be appointed Sparrow/Tapp

SUBSCRIPTIONS Agreed that subscriptions for the ensuing year be Dunedin $30, Country $20. Sparrow/Falconer

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE The proposed scheme arranged by FOMC is only available to Incorporated Clubs Agreed that the Club NOT apply for Incorporation - Majority on a show of hands Agreed That the Club prepares a Disclaimer Form to be signed by all participants

prior to taking part in any outing. Majority on a show of hands

GENERAL BUSINESS No further business

Vote of Thanks Ray Pilley for his efforts in compiling and distributing the monthly Newsletter

was passed by acclamation Norman Sparrow thanked all present for a successful meeting

CLOSURE The meeting closed at 7.15pm, followed by general discussion and a meal

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Not Your Everyday Rover.

Ex Rover works touring car

Rover BRM Turbine powered racing car

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BBQ RULES We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it is important to re-fresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, as it's the only type of cooking a 'real' man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved. When a man volunteers to do the BBQ, the following chain of events are put into motion: Routine... (1) The woman buys the food. (2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert. (3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging be-side the grill - beer in hand. Here comes the important part: (4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL. More routine.... (5) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery. (6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation. Important again: (7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN. More routine.... (8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table. (9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes. And most important of all: (10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.

(11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off."

And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....

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IGNITION. July 2007. This months meeting had the hardy eight members present with the discussions centred on finalizing the Friday 28th film evening and the West Coast tour /trip details, then the usual Nog and Natter. To date I have ten couples interested in the West Coast Tour/ Trip to Nelson ARCC Rally. The Details arranged so far are:-

• Meet Archway Motels, Wanaka Sunday 16th March 2008. Bookings made.

• Monday 17th Wanaka to Haast 148Km, Wilderness Accommodation, book-ing made.

• Tuesday 18th Haast to Franz / Fox 142Km. Accommodation in hand to be confirmed.

• Wednesday 19th Franz / Fox to Hokitika 147Km. Accommodation in hand to be confirmed.

• Thursday 20th Hokitika to Westport 141Km. Ascot Motels. Accommodation in hand to be confirmed Friday 21st Westport to Nelson 230Km to ARCC Rally registration. Your ar-rangements. The above details are the basics, updates will be in future Tribune editions of Ignition. Those interested PLEASE CONFIRM NUMBERS TO ME. Initial discussions have us returning via the east coast being

Monday 24th March Nelson to Kaikoura Tuesday Kaikoura to Christchurch. Wednesday Christchurch to Timaru. Thursday Timaru to Dunedin / Home.

The above return trip is subject to numbers responding before accommodation is arranged. REMINDER. November the Halford’s overnight Mystery Tour. Safe and enjoyable travel to you all. Norman & Carleen S. President.

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ROVER CAR CLUB of OTAGO MINUTES of the meeting of members, University Staff Club, 7pm Wed 4 July 2007

PRESENT Walton Brown, Terry Bough, Ian & Elenore Clark,, Alastair McInnes, Ray Pilley, Jeff Sparrow, Norman Sparrow,

APOLOGIES Roger Aburn, Reid Buchan, Joe & Glenice Smith

CORRESPONDENCE Club newsletters received from Canterbury and Australia

MEMBERSHIP Application from John Rutherford Approved

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions paid to date 10

ACCOUNTS

Statement to date shows deficit $31.53

FUNDS in HAND Westpac Bank Cheque account $1248.54

TRIPS & OUTINGS Film Evening Jeff to confirm venue Autospectacular Successful display with 7 Cars . Good turnout by public Nelson Rally 6 members indicated intention to attend. Any further members

would have to make own arrangements for accommodation

CLOSURE

The meeting closed at 8pm, followed by general discussion

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More photos from the Auto-Spectacular

1916 Locomobile

1913 Indian

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Auto-Spectacular 2007

Were these the best looking rear ends at the Auto-Spectacular?

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